zbalz Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hello I have made copper braclet and i want to know how to make it stronger so it would not come apart. It has made by copper wier and then cut to small chains but i wanted to get the protective coating off so i had to heat it and now it is softend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashelle Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 You can work harden it by hitting it with a wood or rawhide mallet till hardened. You can also work it by bending back and forth ti;; you feel the desired resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Did you not read the thread that was at the top of this board when you posted this question? "How to harden copper" some good advice to be had there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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